Employee Experience & Workplace Specialist at Roland Foods, LLC

<div class="content-intro"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(36, 41, 54); font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.2px; max-width: 100%; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-style: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(65, 48, 1); font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: bold; max-width: 100%;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;">ABOUT ROLAND FOODS</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 40 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company sells its quality foods across the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels as well as internationally.&nbsp; Foodservice is the heart of the business, with the Roland® brand being one of the esteemed back-of-house brands in the industry. Roland Foods’ is the original purveyor of the world’s finest flavors and its assortment is unrivalled, with products spanning global cuisine segments: from French Dijon mustard, to Israeli couscous, to Thai fish sauce, to Mexican salsa macha, Roland Foods procures ingredients from the places that make them best. &nbsp;And for this the Roland® brand is synonymous with quality, authenticity and creativity for the consumer and chef alike.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The <strong>Employee Experience and Workplace Specialist</strong> plays a critical role in shaping a positive, engaging, and highly functional workplace environment at Roland Foods. This role is responsible for planning and executing monthly employee engagement programming as well as managing workplace operations to ensure that the New York Headquarters office runs smoothly day to day.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">This role sits at the intersection of employee experience, events, workplace operations, and hospitality. The ideal candidate is organized, service‑oriented, proactive, and energized by creating thoughtful experiences—from large‑scale engagement events to daily office operations—while partnering closely with internal teams and external partners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>As a response to the pandemic, Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People &amp; Culture-approved disability accommodation request. </em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>***This role is a flexi-hybrid and at times may require more in office days outside of the forementioned hybrid work schedule depending on business needs.***</em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Employee Engagement:</strong> Help shape and deliver fun, meaningful employee engagement initiatives. Manage the annual engagement calendar, coordinate monthly events, and draft quarterly communications to drive participation</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Company Meetings:</strong> Coordinate the logistics for monthly Town Hall and quarterly Board meetings, including scheduling, day‑of set-up, and Board dinner planning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Workplace Operations:</strong> Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Roland Foods New York office, partner with building management and related vendors to keep the office organized, well‑run, and foster a productive environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Guest Experience:</strong> Be the friendly first point of contact for visitors. Manage front desk operations, office supplies, and incoming mail to ensure a welcoming on‑site experience</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Administrative Support:</strong> Process monthly expense reports for yourself and executives, ensuring everything is accurate and submitted on time; occasional support for executive travel logistics may be required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross‑Functional Collaboration:</strong> Partner with teams across the company, such as Culinary, IT, Creative, and Legal to support smooth office operations and successful events</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">2–3 years of experience in administrative support, events, office operations, project management, or hospitality</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong organization skills, project management, and attention to detail with the proven ability to work independently</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven success in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines, priorities, and plan ahead</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Have a hospitality‑first mindset</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Actively engaged with the New York City food scene, staying current on emerging trends and translating creative ideas into action</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Preferred</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience with Microsoft Applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Slack, Canva, Monday.com, or Jotform</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Passion for building an intentionally diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Passion for all things food!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>SALARY RANGE</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Roland Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Roland Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be&nbsp;<strong>$60,000-$75,000</strong>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the Company will determine, at its sole discretion, the salary offered.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(36, 41, 54); font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.2px; max-width: 100%; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-style: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(65, 48, 1); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Founded by immigrants, Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(36, 41, 54); font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.2px; max-width: 100%; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-style: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(65, 48, 1);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Roland Foods is proud to be an <span style="font-size: 10pt;">equal</span> opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Roland Foods considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Roland Foods is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;"><a style="color: rgb(65, 48, 1);" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;">.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 11px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(36, 41, 54); font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.2px; max-width: 100%; font-family: ProximaNova-Regular, sans-serif; font-style: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(65, 48, 1);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%;">Please read Roland Foods, LLC’s California Job Applicant Privacy Policy <a style="color: rgb(65, 48, 1);" href="https://rolandfoods.com/site/california-job-applicant-privacy-policy">here</a>.&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>